Andrew Buckler

Do you want to know the definition of short-sightedness? Planning a show outside in the middle of February. Yes, there are all kinds of parallels with street art, which inspired Andrew Buckler’s looks, and no, no one else is doing it, but cordoning off a section of Grand St? In February? Really?
Fortunately for Buckler, his lack of foresight in his choice of venue didn’t entirely bleed into his collection. There are some nifty pieces here, like the massive coats—one in shearling, and another in Mr Man yellow wool—but there’s also not a ton to really give us pause.
Here’s the problem with getting all “street” with your collection: the street has become a place where fashion has looked to for innovation for some time—not in terms of materials, but certainly in terms of style—and I’m not sure that the alleys and corners Buckler is mining have revealed anything authe